How to Backup Your Google Authenticator Codes Safely?

Learn effective methods to backup your Google Authenticator codes and ensure your security codes are safe.

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To backup Google Authenticator codes, manually record each code when you first set it up, or use Google’s built-in export feature. Go to the Google Authenticator app, select three-dot menu > Export accounts, and follow the prompts to export the QR code. You can then store this QR code safely.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens if I lose access to my Google Authenticator? If you lose access, you can use backup codes provided during the setup or try recovering your account through Google recovery options.
  2. Can I transfer my Google Authenticator codes to a new phone? Yes, you can export your accounts from the old phone and import them to the new phone using the QR code feature.
  3. Is there a way to backup Google Authenticator to the cloud? Google doesn't natively support cloud backup for Authenticator; hence, manual export and secure storage are recommended.